Radiator for internal-combustion engines



Get 7 1924. 1,510,828

w. c. CHAPIN ET AL RADIATOR FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES Filed Aug. 12, 1922 2 Sheets-Shae- 1 0 n W W Q WITNESSES fi' E W 2 ATTORNEYS Oct. 7 1924. 1,510,828

w. c. CHAPIN ET AL RADIATOR FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES .Filed Aug. 12, 9 2 Sheets-Shes. 2

INVENTOR A TTOR/VEYS Patented Oct. 7, 1924.

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ani-Aron ron inrnnnaii eoivisiis'fibixi I Application filed Aug list 12, -efial 'l fo.

To all whom it may concern, Be it known that we, l'V'ILLniiD (36m ns C-HAPIN and JAMES Hashim Piifrfiiz, i'ti-' 2 6115 of the United States, andies'idents of Rockland, in the county of 'Knoiz and State ofM-aine have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Radiators" for Internal-Combustion E gines, of which following is a specification.

This invention relates to improvements in radiators for internal; combustion tie D The present invention parficuianyrei to structural features radiators and gas for its purpose or object to provides radial tor employing tubular members for cachet ing heat which may be easily replaced by a new tube without dismantling the radiator to a-nyhgreat extent;

I It is also an Object of theiiivent'ion that the radiator beadapted to be mounted upon a motor vehicle and be neat in appearance It is also within the scope ofthe objjec't's' of the invention that the radiator beli'n eiipehsive to manufactureand durable.

Other objects relatingfto details of construction will hereinafter p ear;

The invention is illustrated by way of example in the accompanying drawings, iii which, a l H Figure 1 is a view in front elevationof a radiator embodyingv the present invention when applied to a motor vehicle and show ing the same partly in section to .Inore' clearly illustrate the invention,

FigureZ is a vertical transver's'- View of thesame. l I I t Figure 3 is a perspective view of the radiator tubes and connected tank sections.

Figure 4 is a group perspective illustrating the manner in which the sections of ra-, diator casing are connected to each other, and

Figure 5 is a similar view showing a radiator tube and nuts therefor.

Referring to the drawings more particularly, T indicates generally the upper tank of the radiator; T the lower tank, and R the radiator tubes. Each of the tanks T and T comprise an upper section and a lower section 10. Each bottom section 10 of the tanks is pin-shaped and provided with a bolting flange 11. The top section 10 of the tank T- is rectangular in cross section with sloping end walls and about its edge is provided with a bolting flange 12. The sections 10 and 10 of the tank T are secured together section a1 1 sad-ea apart of its ends asseeiate'ci e1 sectieneiiereby tdinsiire tightclosu plurality of rods R are employedfo'rlhol dihg the tanks" T and? in spaced relation, ea r d nut 22 endas stews; '0 fur 'ersu'fort F rlstl'rreis'providd a an plate as mrnu'gn whih sardines aria-whee pass. Each er tnerods R" a pair of nuts 24 by which locke manta -to" the of tne pia'fie 2%3- fr fi'l'eof t f e is holterl f o the assdriiate e 'fianie member-2 as at in 106fthe T is tanned f' is Iffi'flfilliS x I n a-aea'vnaa aiyeuwu lip er. 'Fhe aware side-train Santa-semen is formed with a similar rib and lip as at and 36, respectively (Figure 2). A flap or wing 37 is positioned upon the forward side of the tank T, said fiapor wing being substantially arcuate in cross section and its upper end terminating in a curved lip 38 which is adapted to be hooked to the curved lip 36 occurring upon the front side of the tank T for supporting the wing 37. The wing 37 merely adds to the appearance of the radiator when mountedupon a motor vehicle. To further enclose the radiator there is provided two side sections 39, each section having its lower end formed with a flange 40 adapted to be positioned upon the associated vehicle frame member 25 and er at an pasta between having its upper end formed with a lip 41 adapted to engage with the associated lip 34 of the tank T.

For the lower and forward end of the radiator there is provided a cover or casing section generally indicated by the reference numeral 14 which consists in sheet metal as shown in Figure 1 and having upwardly extending end portions 15 formed therewith which may be secured to the side frame members 25 of the associated motor vehicle. The dower edge of the member 44: is provided with an inwardly extending flange The bridge plate 23' is formed with a downwardly extending angular flange 17 which terminates in an inwardly extending portion as and between the lower end of the flange and the similar edge of the plate 44; there is supported a plate 49, said plate being secured by the means of bolts thus enclosing the lower end of the radiator. The bolts 51 may be employed for securing the side members 89, the plate a l and the plate 23 to the side frame members 25 of the Vehicle upon which the radiator may be mounted.

Between the sections of each tank T and T there may be interposed a rubber gasket as at 53 and the lower tank may have its lower section 10 provided with a nipple 54 to which an outlet housing or pipe 55 may be connected.

The radiator may also be provided with radiating fins 56 which may extend transversely of the radiator and be superposed as shown. The fins 56 may consist in sheets of brass and the tube R and rods R may extend through these sheets. The sheets may be secured to the rods R for holding the same in position and at the same time permitting the tubes R to be easily removed.

In the use of the present device the same is mounted upon the chassis frame of a motor vehicle and properly connected. The different members forming an enclosure for the casing are of course properly positioned and as a whole the radiator presents a neat appearance. The water entering the tank T may pass through the tubes R and into the lower tank and from thence through the outlet nipple 54. Radiation of heat is principally effected through the tubes R and also aided by the fins 56.

It is important here to note that should either of the tubes R become punctured the same can be easily replaced. In fact any unskilled mechanic may withdraw one of the tubes R and substitute a new tube there for. A supply of tubes B may be carried in the tool box of the motor vehicle and thus at all times providing means for repairing the radiator.

It is believed apparent from the description heretofore given of the invention that the particular manner in which the structural elements are disclosed cooperate for producing a durable and efiicient radiator may be understood without further description.

lVh-at we claim is:

1. A radiator comprising a pair of tanks communicating with each other through a plurality of tubes and each tube having nuts threaded thereon for removably holding the same positioned, a plurality or rods eXtending between the tanks for supporting the same in spaced relation, a bridge plate through which said rods may pass and also the tubes, and means whereby said rods may be locked against movement with relation to said bridge plate.

2. A radiator comprising a pair of tanks communicating with each other through a plurality of tubes and each tube having nuts threaded thereon removably for holding the same in position, a plurality of rods eX- tending between the tanks for supporting the same in spaced relation, a bridge plate through which said rods may pass and also the tubes, means whereby said rods may be locked against movement with relation to said bridge plate, and means whereby the ends of thebridge plate may be supported.

W. C. CHAPIN. J. H. PETTEE. 

